In the USA, digging the earth with a shovel finds diamonds! Those who find precious stones are rewarded.
In the USA, in the park that diamond seekers flock to, visitors dig the earth searching for precious stones. While the discovered diamonds are given to visitors, a diamond over 6 carats was also found in the park in 2026.
The Crater of Diamonds State Park located in the state of Arkansas, USA, offers visitors the opportunity to dig in the earth and find natural diamonds. Visitors searching for diamonds in the approximately 15‑hectare area can take the precious stones they find with them free of charge. By 2026, a total of 351 diamonds have been found in the park.
Open to Everyone Who Wants to Search for Diamonds
The Crater of Diamonds State Park located in the city of Murfreesboro possesses the unique feature of being the only place in the world where the public can search for naturally occurring diamonds at a volcanic source.
The approximately 15‑hectare search area lies on the surface of a weathered volcanic crater. Visitors can find natural diamonds in white, brown, and yellow hues in the region.
Those who wish to search for diamonds may bring their own digging equipment or rent gear from the park administration. However, the use of motorized or battery‑powered mining tools and ladders is prohibited.
The park, open for visits daily from 08:00 to 16:00, charges a $15 entrance fee for visitors over 12 years old.
More Than 37,000 Diamonds Found to Date
According to park management records, a total of 37,377 diamonds have been discovered in the area since 1972.
About 62% of the found stones are white, 20% brown, and 17% yellow diamonds. Rocks and minerals found in the search area belong to the visitors who discovered them.
The park also staged notable discoveries in 2026. In January, a 6,03-carat yellow diamond was found, and in April, a 3,09-carat white diamond was discovered.
Discovered a 2,29-Carat Diamond in 30 Minutes
On August 16, Barry G. Smith, who came to the park from Tennessee with his wife and two grandchildren, found a 2,29-carat Canary‑yellow diamond about 30 minutes after starting to search for diamonds.
The stone uncovered in the park's East Drain area entered the records as the third major diamond discovery of 2026.
By the start of September, the number of diamonds found in the park over the year had reached 351. The park continues to draw the interest of visitors seeking precious stones.
Comments
You must sign in to comment.
Sign InYou Might Also Like
Byron Donalds became Florida's first Black governor.
An unprecedented event occurred in the U.S. midterm elections. Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly to become Florida's first Black governor.
First Critical Result in U.S. Elections: Trump‑backed Candidate Loses
One of the first major results of the 2026 midterm elections in the U.S. came from Georgia. Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff, by defeating his Republican opponent Mike Collins, retained his seat.
Alaska Faces Crisis Over Two Candidates With Same Name: Voters Are Confused!
In the U.S. Senate race in Alaska, two candidates sharing the same name sparked controversy. The allegation that votes could be confused was taken to court.
.avif){kind=small}